Job scam quick guide: it's a scam if...

  • they want you to collect and forward money in any way (a "money mule" job). You'll wind up engaged in money laundering, personally defrauded via expertly forged cheques, money orders, etc, or defrauding someone else who pays for goods that never arrive.
  • they want you to receive packages and reship them somewhere else. The goods will have been obtained fraudulently, and they're just using you to make the shipping address appear local. You will be aiding fraud.
  • they want up-front payment (either to them or someone else) of any sort for anything before you can get the job. This is advance fee fraud: there is no job -- it's just a big con to extract money from you.
  • they want you to buy any kind of "membership" or "kit" in order to start. Forget it -- it's not a real job at all: they're trying to sell you something, and they're probably making a bunch of other false claims about it if they're pitching it as a "job".
  • it's a job offer, and it's spam. There are LOTS of these scams about, as you can see.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Inter-Trans-Payments

Typical money mule scam: they transfer stolen money to you and ask that you wire it to them. High pay, high risk of arrest on money laundering charges or similar. Contact your bank immediately if you've been sucked into doing this.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: [redacted, but note that it uses an address in the recipient's domain]
Date: 27-Aug-2007 13:27
Subject: =?windows-1251?Q?Hello, Need job?      Part time and full time employees neededXkYyHh?=
To: [same as "from", oddly enough]


Goodday,,

Inter-Trans-Payments ( http://www.inter-trans-payments.org) is recruitting for part-time positions.

Your duties will include providing e-commerce services for the company.


It doesn't matter what y0u currently do for a living - whether you

are an accountant, a truck driver, a lawyer, a secretary,       a housewife

or a builder -      if you fit the following requirements you are welcome to

be a member of 0ur team!

Sales(payment processing) support for our company

USE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY!




        All our available positions are h0me based.

Minimum 8 hours/week c0mmitment required
Be your own manager - set your own hours.

0ur requirements include:




-Ability to foll0w directions

-Good responsibility to company requests

-Proved ability to work independently

-Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows

- Fluent English;

- Home Computer with e-mail account and ability to check your e-mail

box at least twice a day;



- Adults only accepted       (we cannot hire underage people);

- 1-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening /   non-business hours) for communication and 2-4 hours a week more for transfer processing

-N0 criminal rec0rds(your background will be verified)


-Banking account in one of local banks(You can open a new 0ne(zero-balanced) to work with the company;

-Uphold a high level 0f integrity and ethics.




NO MONEY TO START!

$700 Bonus after 50-days of employment.If you work minimum of 10h per
week.



Direct ongoing supervision from trainers and supervisors       .
By providing customer support for our growing sales you will be able to
make extra money!

People who have experience in vari0us professional fields are earning
$1000-$3000 EXTRA per month working only 10-20 hrs/wk around their current
positions.

The earnings showed are valid for the individuals described and are not a
guarantee of your revenue. Each candidate's success will be determined by
his or her aspiration, devotion, eff0rt,        ability to follow instructions and
individual talent        .





We are looking for a group of people looking for a change and who are
prepared to do what it takes in order to succeed on their job.
If you've got people skills and the willingness and dedication to
learn, we are definitely interested in hiring you    !

All sales support specialist work from home based virtual offices, thus
any location is suitable as long as there is an internet connection.
    No cubicles, no commutes, no office politics, and no 9-5 hours here.
You'll be able to work from home according to your schedule and your
availability.




     Benefits:
Work when you like it!



Part time or full time positions are available

- Career Advancement Opportunities

- Highest commission and compensation rates in the Industry

- Access to support, 24/7 by email,        web or by phone





    NO Financial contribution required in order to start working with us. We
offer real job from home, not business opportunity!





To get A FREE INFORMATION PACKAGE About this exciting position please visit our main site:

http://www.inter-trans-payments.org



we will contact you ASAP (24-48 hours after we receive your registration form on our site) by e-mail or by phone to provide you more information.

Registration(also available on our main site):
http://www.intertrans-p.com/index-4.php


Make a change to your life!      


Regards,

Aiden     MURPHY   




 


Friday, August 24, 2007

WLCL Group

This is a money mule scam. Any job which involves being a financial middleman like this involves fraud somewhere in the chain.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: WLCL Group <[redacted]>
Date: 24-Aug-2007 16:07
Subject: Available positions at WLCL Group.
To: [redacted]

Good afternoon,


We have seen your profile on the of the employment websites.
We currently have an open part-time position which  pays $1500-3000 per month plus extra bonuses and various benefits.
We offer very flexible schedule great programs where personal qualities affect earnings. Position does not require and specific knowledge but willingness to learn,  determination, basic knowledge of computer and management skills. The nature of job is transaction processing. You will receive the transfers our customers/resellers send  directly to you and forward it to us or our agents via one of chosen money transfer agencies.
And if you are looking for career there is a chance of becoming a part of our team in the future (based on your performance), team in which you will be truly respected and  honestly rewarded. We hope to hear from you soon, if you should have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

If interested please, contact us at  info@hr-wlcl.cn  , stating your country of residence as well.

Thank you!